ReviewThe Journal of prosthetic dentistry2022
Novel impacts of saliva with regard to oral health.
Review in The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 47 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Who cites it
47 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 77 citations in OpenAlex.
- Impact of Xerostomia on dental treatment outcomes: a systematic review.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Impact of sugar-sweetened beverages on salivary parameters: A systematic review & meta-analysis.Evidence-based dentistry · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of high-sucrose intake on the salivary glands of growing rats: histological analysis and assessment of gene and protein expression.Odontology · 2026Article
- Oxygen-Independent Supramolecular Nanoplatform for Photothermal-Thermodynamic Therapy Against Periodontal Anaerobic Infections.Advanced healthcare materials · 2026Article
- Potential of Saliva in Stroke Patients: A Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
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- Salivary Extracellular Vesicles: Paradigm Shift in Liquid Biopsy Diagnostics.Journal of extracellular biology · 2026Review
- Salivary Enzyme-Responsive Switching Nanoparticles Overcoming Diffusion and Absorption Barriers for Transmucosal Delivery.ACS applied materials & interfaces · 2026Article
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Periodontology: Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Implications for Care.Biomolecules · 2026Review
- Oral Self-Care as a Preventive Strategy in Medicated Older Adults: Biological Mechanisms, Genetic Susceptibility, and Public Health Implications.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- A brain stem circuit integrating reflexive and anticipatory salivation.Cell reports · 2026Article
- Saliva-driven surface-engineeredBioactive materials · 2026Article
- Histopathological and ultrastructure alterations in tongue and parotid tissues of rats in consequence to long-term alcohol intoxication and ameliorative role of 10-dehydrogingerdione.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Oral health-related quality of life in Sjögren disease and non-Sjögren sicca: a cross-sectional study.Journal of patient-reported outcomes · 2026Article
- Effect of an alginate-based antacid and simulated gastric acid on the surface roughness and color stability of CAD/CAM resin-based materials.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Wisdom across interfaces: Adhesion mechanism and application potential of wet-adhesive hydrogel in periodontal tissue.Bioactive materials · 2026Review
- Acrylic-based occlusal device materials - the influence of manufacturing techniques on material properties and the propensity for biofilm formation.Biomaterial investigations in dentistry · 2026Article
- Stimulated Salivary Flow Rate, Salivary pH, Viscosity, and Salivary Buffer Capacity and Their Relationship With Molar Incisor Hypomineralization in Mexican Schoolchildren.BioMed research international · 2026Article
- Association of unstimulated salivary parameters with dental caries in socioeconomically diverse Pakistani school children: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Oral Manifestations of Sjögren's Syndrome: Recognition, Management, and Interdisciplinary Care.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Review
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Abstract
The maintenance of balanced oral homeostasis depends on saliva. A readily available and molecularly rich source of biological fluid, saliva fulfills many functions in the oral cavity, including lubrication, pH buffering, and tooth mineralization. Saliva composition and flow can be modulated by different factors, including circadian rhythm, diet, age, drugs, and disease. Recent events have revealed that saliva plays a central role in the dissemination and detection of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. A working knowledge of saliva function and physiology is essential for dental health professionals.
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